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Overview |
University of Akron | Penn State | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 44% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Akron | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 13,465 students)
University of Akron vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 81.9% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.9% higher at Penn State than University of Akron Main Campus ($35,946.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Penn State ($14,667 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 2.7% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,410 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Penn State Main Campus (96% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 18.1% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($10,066 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 153 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Akron (23)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Penn State (55.2%)
University of Akron vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron or Penn State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn State and University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (87% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $15,200 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/